Special Needs, Special Times

The Village of Franklin Park will hold a community blood drive on Friday, September 11, from 3:00pm to 7:30pm at the Community Center located at 9560 Franklin Ave. Please donate and help the life of someone in need.

On April 1st, 2015 the Saint Gertrude community lent a helping hand to the unfortunate by serving a meal to those in need. It was staffed by volunteers from the members of Saint Gertrude Church and was held in the schools hall.

On March 13, 2015 John Mick II held his 17th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration to benefit The Christmas Cheer Foundation which is an all volunteer group that helps feed the less fortunate on Christmas Day. They also deliver toys to the children of families that can not afford to buy at Christmas time. Here are a […]

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society at Saint Gertrude Church in Franklin Park is asking your help in taking care of the needy. Donations of non-perishable food items are always needed as well as monetary donations and clothing. Please help those that are less fortunate during this holiday season as well as throughout the year. […]

By now you’re probably just about settled into the back-to-school routine, and if your child with special needs is anything like Joey, he or she is likely begging for something fun to do to unwind after a long day or week in the classroom. Watching your kids acquire new knowledge might also have you yearning […]

As you prepare for the back-to-school frenzy, don’t forget to set aside some time each week to spend with your special needs loved one. Class time, after-school activities and homework don’t have to get in the way of fun. This edition of “Special Needs, Special Times” is devoted to keeping the easy breeziness of summer […]